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SwedenIreland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro water level
River gauge, Ireland Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro is at 2.64 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.36 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 5.36 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.55 ft and 2.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.71 ftAugust 7, 2024
Floating and fishing near Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.36 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- At 11 feet, widespread damaging flooding occurs along Ireland Creek as water enters numerous homes and businesses.
- 10.00 ft
- At 10 feet, water begins to approach and enter businesses along Ivanhoe Road between Forest Hills Road and Lands End Road. Flood waters around the homes on Ireland Creek Drive deepens and water will rise up to the top step of the porches of the homes.
- 9.50 ft
- At 9.5 feet, Ivanhoe Road and Ireland Creek Drive become impassable and Sweat Street begins to flood from around the curve to N Jefferies Boulevard. Also, water begins to surround the homes located off of Ireland Creek Drive.
- 9.00 ft
- At 9 feet, minor flooding impacts expand around Ireland Creek. The flooding of Ireland Creek Drive worsens and the intersection of Ireland Creek Drive and Dowling Avenue begins to flood as well. Ivanhoe Road becomes completely inundated near the shopping center and water covers a large portion of the shopping center parking lot.
- 8.00 ft
- At 8 feet, minor flooding begins along Ireland Creek. Water will begin to impact Ivanhoe Road along the shopping center parking lot as well as Ireland Creek Drive near the homes between Dowling Avenue and Forest Hills Road.
- 7.00 ft
- At 7 feet, Ireland Creek reaches bankfull.
- 2.64 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.71 ft | August 7, 2024 |
| 2 | 10.51 ft | August 17, 2023 |
| 3 | 8.47 ft | September 1, 2023 |
| 4 | 8.34 ft | February 13, 2024 |
| 5 | 7.70 ft | August 5, 2025 |
| 6 | 7.26 ft | November 7, 2024 |
| 7 | 7.11 ft | June 13, 2025 |
| 8 | 7.00 ft | August 17, 2025 |
| 9 | 6.89 ft | August 21, 2023 |
| 10 | 6.83 ft | August 24, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto River below CanadysRiver gauge, Edisto River | 12.46 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Combahee River near YemasseeRiver gauge, Combahee River | 6.38 ft | Low | −0.37 ft | 17 mi |
| Edisto River near GivhansRiver gauge, Edisto River | 2.32 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Edisto River near BranchvilleRiver gauge, Edisto River | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 20 mi |
| Salkehatchie River near MileyRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River | 2.12 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 23 mi |
| Coosawhatchie River at I95 near RidgelandRiver gauge, Coosawhatchie River | 10.92 ft | Very high | −0.66 ft | 27 mi |
| Ashley River at Cooke CrossroadsTidal gauge, Ashley River | 16.52 ft | Very high | −0.19 ft | 27 mi |
| Coosawhatchie River near HamptonRiver gauge, Coosawhatchie River | 5.32 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.36 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.64 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro?
The highest level on record is 10.71 ft on August 7, 2024.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02175100(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.90828, -80.66747(WGS84)- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.64 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ireland Creek at Us-15 at Walterboro (usgs:02175100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/ireland-creek-at-us-15-at-walterboro
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